Members awnova Posted November 20, 2018 Author Members Report Posted November 20, 2018 7 hours ago, garypl said: Beautiful work! You have some serious carving skills. Gary Thank you Gary, I can't even tell you how much difference having a new Barry King swivel knife makes in my work! Quote
ABHandmade Posted November 20, 2018 Report Posted November 20, 2018 (edited) Looks great! Without being imposed with advice, I wanted to ask - you did not plan to “omit” the background of the inside of the ornament (between the frame and the central part)? Something like matting or very soft (not deep) background texture. Edited November 20, 2018 by ABHandmade Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted November 20, 2018 Moderator Report Posted November 20, 2018 4 hours ago, awnova said: Thank you Gary, I can't even tell you how much difference having a new Barry King swivel knife makes in my work! That's how you practice! I too like to challenge myself to do things beyond my reach. Most times, I find I can do more than I thought I could. As for the knife, you are sooooo right! A good knife offers better control, less hand fatigue and the blade geometry is far superior to anything form a big box leather craft store. I am always amazed at those that have the opportunity to try a new knife but refuse to. They never know what they're missing! Quote Learnleather.com
Members awnova Posted November 20, 2018 Author Members Report Posted November 20, 2018 7 hours ago, ABHandmade said: Looks great! Without being imposed with advice, I wanted to ask - you did not plan to “omit” the background of the inside of the ornament (between the frame and the central part)? Something like matting or very soft (not deep) background texture. I considered it, but once I got going decided not to. I might revise this pattern with what I learned and try it the way you suggest though. Just to see. Thank you for your thoughts! Quote
Contributing Member Samalan Posted November 23, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted November 23, 2018 Nice job! Quote
Members Bawarrior Posted November 24, 2018 Members Report Posted November 24, 2018 You're funny an you have major talent Quote
Members awnova Posted May 14, 2019 Author Members Report Posted May 14, 2019 I just realized I never posted a pic of the finished piece! I turned it into a notebook cover for work (I get paid to attend meetings apparently) and have been using it since December. It is holding up well and it gives me something to focus my creative attention on when it diverges from the meeting at hand Quote
Members Grumpymann Posted May 14, 2019 Members Report Posted May 14, 2019 Your practice is better than what I sell. I'm just embarrassed. Great work. Quote
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